Locust Jones beyond the headlines

In 2023, after returning from a visit to Aotearoa New Zealand, during which I intentionally refrained from watching any news, I began creating this artwork. News media often serves as a starting point for my creative process, but I entered the studio with a clear mind, unencumbered by external influences. Drawing inspiration from my personal journal, I selected the words ‘perilous’, ‘peril’ and ‘pearl’ to get started.

These words serve as markers within the artwork, with ‘perilous’ and ‘peril’ relating to the state of our world and the feeling of being overwhelmed, while ‘pearl’ represents everyday occurrences that help navigate this. The artwork could be interpreted as a map, charting fragile perilous states and glorious pearl-like moments.

Locust Jones, 2023